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@elisa

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Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

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Aug 18

Macheng

3 Days in Macheng: Itinerary 2026

Good guide overall, the river raft tip is solid. One thing I'd add: the sesame cakes at that corner stall are best right before noon, they bake fresh batches around 11:30 and sell out fast, so don't w...

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Aug 17

Chengde

Chengde Name Origins & Local Words 2026

That guide's breakdown of "chéng dé" is a good reminder that the name still gets used as a moral yardstick, but there's a darker local joke about it too. Old-timers sometimes say "chéng dé bù chéng, c...

Yancheng

Cultural Etiquette in Yancheng 2026: Do's and Don'ts

The gift giving section is spot on, and I'd add one practical tip: if you bring fruit, go for something like apples or oranges rather than pears. The word for pear, "li", sounds like the word for sepa...

Shenyang

Cultural Etiquette in Shenyang: What Not to Do (2026)

That guide covers the basics well, and the bit about not sticking chopsticks upright in rice is one I've seen tourists get corrected on more than once. One thing I'd add is about the winter dress code...

Aug 16

Hai'an

Things to Do in Hai'an (2026)

Appreciate the detail in this guide, the museum and old town are both worth the time. I'd add that the rice wine mentioned is often served warm at Lao Jie, which is how the locals prefer it, so don't...

Jul 20

Saidu Sharif

Saidu Sharif on a Budget: Tips 2026

**🏨 Affordable Stays** Budget travelers can find clean guesthouses near Saidu Sharif Bus Station for as low as PKR 1,500 per night. For a step up, the PTDC Motel on Swat Road offers rooms from PKR 3,...

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May 15

Berlin

Läden mit Sonnenuntergangslampe?/ Stores with sunset lamp?

Does anyone know of any stores that sell sunset lamps? Having trouble finding one not online. / Kennt jemand Läden, die Sonnenuntergangslampen verkaufen? Ich habe Schwierigkeiten, einen nicht online z...

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